A demonstration video by Herff Jones on how to wear the cap, gown,and hood is available
here. We strongly recommend participants
view it before commencement day.

Parking: Plan to arrive early, as considerable congestion surrounding the campus is expected. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
UH Shuttles will be available from various locations throughout the campus area. Please check the
UH Commencement Transportation webpage for more information.

Commencement Reception: The Chancellor invites you to join the reception for our commencement speakers
and distinguished guests in the Wong Hospitality Room in the Stan Sheriff Center at 7:30 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. ceremony and 2:00 p.m. for the 3:30 p.m. ceremony.

Assemble for the Procession:

Doctorate faculty sponsors must arrive by 8:00 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. ceremony and 2:30 p.m. for the 3:30 p.m. ceremony Please meet at the Stan Sheriff Center loading dock area to assemble with the doctoral procession.

Faculty who are not sponsors should wait for commencement staff announcement to line up (approximately 8:50 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. ceremony and 3:20 p.m. for the 3:30 p.m. ceremony)
behind the Stage Party (Deans).

Faculty Procession and Seating Section: Faculty will proceed into the arena
following the student procession, and will be seated above the stage party in the upper
seating areas. Faculty Marshals will lead the procession. Please be on time in order to
assemble and process with the faculty party.

Recession: Following the ceremony, faculty will follow the stage party out of the arena and line the hall along the Stan Sheriff
Center exit to applaud the graduates as they exit the arena.